Chelsea Heights Community Garden

Chelsea Heights Community Garden "The Chelsea Heights Community Garden is a project of the Chelsea Heights Community Centre.

Chelsea Heights Community Garden formally known as EarthCarers Community Garden, in Chelsea Heights is a place for members to socialise and learn about planting their own food and caring for the environment. Their ongoing support is invaluable"

Address
Chelsea Heights Community Centre
Beazley Reserve, 160 Thames Promenade
Chelsea Heights
phone 9772 3391

Fees
To take full advantage of the season

s, our year runs from 1st July until the following 30th June. The current fees are -
membership for family or individuals - $25.00
and the plot fee is - $35.00
and a high wicking bed is (if available) - $60.00
(unless the installation is undertaken by the potholder). Organisation's membership is plot fee plus - $110.00

Our Vision

EarthCarers Community Garden is a place where people can come, relax, meet new people and learn about growing healthy fruit and vegetables. Here you will:
- Discover a safe and stimulating place for all the family.
- Grow healthy food and herbs.
- Learn how to improve soil, make compost, combat weeds, use companion plants and create raised beds for easier gardening.
- Discover new and interesting herbs, fruits and vegetables and companion plants..
- Learn how to avoid toxic chemicals when gardening.
- Participate in visits to other community gardens, botanic gardens, private gardens and other places of interest.
- Learn how to propagate, prune and shape many different plants.
- Discover new ways to cook and prepare vegetables, herbs and fruits.
- Meet others and make new friends.
- Introduce children to the wonders of plants and beneficial animals
such as chooks
- Learn about useful indigenous and native plants.
- Share knowledge and enthusiasm with the wider community.
- Celebrate community events with local produce in a delightful environment.

Did you know we're having an Open Day, as part of October's Seniors Festival, CH Community Centre's program? Sunday 18th...
06/09/2026

Did you know we're having an Open Day, as part of October's Seniors Festival, CH Community Centre's program? Sunday 18th October! (check out CHCC page/website)
Over the last 2 weeks we've been continuing our preparations.
TIP drilling drainage holes in cups etc. Use a powerful drill, 'ceramic' bit, have some water in the cup indent, slowly start drill at a slight angle, straighten drill/ increase speed after you've created a groove, be aware of the jolt as you break through. AND wear safety gear.

Have you decided what you will be planting this spring? There is so much to choose from and so many different varieties ...
30/08/2026

Have you decided what you will be planting this spring? There is so much to choose from and so many different varieties of everything! September is a fantastic time in the garden.

You may have just enough time to tackle citrus gall wasp. CGW can stunt your citrus trees' growth, particularly in young...
23/08/2026

You may have just enough time to tackle citrus gall wasp. CGW can stunt your citrus trees' growth, particularly in young trees.
Galls (swellings on branches) need to be pruned or shaved off (exposing the larvae) using a sharp knife or potato peeler (blade away from you!) before the wasps emerge to further attack your citrus in Spring.
If the galls have tiny holes the wasps have flown already. If you prune off, plastic bag the pruning's and let them solarize before binning.
Soft young growth is particularly susceptible so avoid high nitrogen fertiliser in Spring. You can also use gall wasp pheromone traps in Spring. And hopefully next year you can tackle the problem in Autumn.

Sunday 18th October - our 2026 Open Day! Plants, seeds, a sausage sizzle and more for cash donations. Free childrens' ac...
16/08/2026

Sunday 18th October - our 2026 Open Day! Plants, seeds, a sausage sizzle and more for cash donations. Free childrens' activities, garden tours and workshops. Today we began the relocation of a wicking bed in preparation for the wb workshop.
Plus we weeded, mulched, pruned and started off veggie seedlings. Thanks everyone!

The 2nd collage is more of our wonderful art project lead by Gill. Can you guess what it represents?One of our Garden me...
09/08/2026

The 2nd collage is more of our wonderful art project lead by Gill. Can you guess what it represents?
One of our Garden members was debating what to plant as 'an in between crop', it being too early for tomato seedlings etc. Green manure is a perfect solution.
These seeds enrich the soil, act as a bio fumigant in the case of mustard or radish seeds and help with water retention. They can be bought commercially or you can use, for example, surplus brassica seeds. Just dont let them flower. You can cut off at soil level and even leave the tops as a mulch or lightly dig in.

It's never too early to get a start on your tomatoes, what do you think? A little hothouse to raise your seeds, and away...
02/08/2026

It's never too early to get a start on your tomatoes, what do you think? A little hothouse to raise your seeds, and away you go!!

Do you use a Soil Testing Kit? We use one at the garden on a regular basis before planting into a newly created bed or a...
26/07/2026

Do you use a Soil Testing Kit? We use one at the garden on a regular basis before planting into a newly created bed or a revitalized one. It can make a better outcome for your crops I must say.

Yes, we did have a Working Bee today (and thanks to all involved). But there are no photos from today...... So instead, ...
19/07/2026

Yes, we did have a Working Bee today (and thanks to all involved). But there are no photos from today...... So instead, we've done a short look back over the years, of July and our members!

Have you been to Ballarat Botanical Gardens? On a sunny winters day the gardens still have alot to offer. To see the imp...
12/07/2026

Have you been to Ballarat Botanical Gardens? On a sunny winters day the gardens still have alot to offer. To see the imposing size of the trees and different colours of the lawns, leaves, shrubs and trees at this time of year does make you appreciate the time and effort that is put into maintaining gardens whether it be big public gardens or small community gardens. For some it is a job, but for most of us it is the love of gardening. # #

I'm always amazed at how much food waste generated, even by gardeners. Do not get me started on people who pick silver b...
05/07/2026

I'm always amazed at how much food waste generated, even by gardeners.
Do not get me started on people who pick silver beet leaves but not the stalks (which just need slightly more cooking).
Anyway, did you know that the small bright yellow or white flowers of brassicas, including Asian greens, can be tasty and nutritious? Just watch out for aphids! And if you can get your fingernail into the stalks they're edible too (like the younger leaves).
Do you have any such tips?

Address

160 Thames Promenade Chelsea Heights
Seaford, VIC
3196

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

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